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Huston-Tillotson University

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Austin, TX
  • 425 reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Value
    C+
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    C+
  6. Party Scene
    A-
  7. Professors
    C+
  8. Location
    A
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    B+
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Huston-Tillotson is a private, non-denominational university located in Austin, Texas. As a historically black college, HTU has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 917 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Huston-Tillotson acceptance rate is 36%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration. Graduating 22% of students, Huston-Tillotson alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $25,100.
About Huston-Tillotson University...
Athletic Division
NAIA Division I
Athletic Conference
Red River Athletic Conference
Address
900 Chicon St
Austin, TX 78702
Website
htu.edu
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Huston-Tillotson University Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
36%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
690-920
ACT Range
13-18
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—

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Cost

Net Price
$16,230/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $15,710/ year
  • $30-48k
    $15,591/ year
  • $49-75k
    $21,888/ year
  • $76-110k
    $12,895/ year
  • $110k+
    $22,854/ year
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Academics

Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.25 responses
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.24 responses
75%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.24 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business
    56 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    47 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    15 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    12 Graduates
  • Psychology
    12 Graduates
  • Biology
    9 Graduates
  • Communications
    6 Graduates
  • Education
    6 Graduates
  • Sociology
    5 Graduates
  • Information Science
    3 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
917Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
32%
Pell Grant
68%
Varsity Athletes
17%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 11 responses
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  • Unique & drama-loving.
    45%
  • Determined
    27%
  • Unique
    27%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
81%
Poll
45%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.29 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.33 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 14 responses
Report
  • HT is a small campus but we make a big difference
    79%
  • HT is a family style school.
    14%
  • HT needs a lot of improvements.
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$31,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
22%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.17 responses
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I love Huston-Tillotson University. I will be a junior Fall 2018. It is the most diverse campus I've stepped foot on. All of my professors are great and actually cares about each individual student. The falculty is wonderful. There are so many opportunities that Huston-Tillotson University offers their students. If I could change anything, it would probably be the size of the dorms. They're very small rooms shared by 2 people. The temperature is almost never right, either too hot or too cold. But other than that, I believe there is nothing else I would change about my HBCU. I love it here and can't wait to give back.
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Huston-Tillotson is an amazing school to attend. Its located right in the middle of Austin so every attraction that Austin's downtown has to offer is within reach. The campus environment is very friendly and welcoming and you never feel out of place when you're there. The campus also sits on one of the highest points in downtown so from a few different angles, you get a good look at the city skyline which is always a nice touch. The classes are small, so you get a sense of inclusiveness, and every professor on campus is dedicated to making your experience worth your time. I'd recommend it to anyone.
Huston-Tillotson University has a beautiful campus and is a HBCU. It consists of 1,200 people, the professors are extremely understanding and are their for you whenever you need them. The students are all friendly and helpful, definitely a good environment to be in.